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Employee Handbook
Transforming a 10-page PDF into engaging eLearning
A traditional PDF Employee Handbook was redesigned into an interactive eLearning experience to enhance engagement and ensure employees fully understand key policies and expectations during onboarding.
Audience
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New or returning seasonal employees
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Primarily between the ages of 18-25
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Workers in a mid-sized packaging warehouse
Responsibilities
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Subject Matter Expert consultation
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On-site evaluation
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Needs assessment
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Instructional Design
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eLearning Development
Tools Used
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Articulate Rise 360
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Microsoft Office
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ChatGPT
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YouTube
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
The Problem
Employees were given a 10-page PDF Employee Handbook during onboarding, but the text-heavy format resulted in low engagement and incomplete reading. This led to gaps in understanding key policies and expectations, ultimately contributing to inconsistent and problematic behaviors on the job.
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10 page PDF was being used as the Employee Handbook
The Solution
The Employee Handbook was reimagined as a structured, interactive Rise 360 course that guides learners through key policies and expectations in a clear, engaging format. Content was organized into manageable sections to support focus, retention, and completion.
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Engaging visuals and subtle animations to increase attention and reduce cognitive fatigue
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Built-in knowledge checks to reinforce understanding of key policies and expectations
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Interactive elements to encourage active learner participation
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Responsive design for seamless access across desktop and mobile devices
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Completion tracking to ensure accountability and confirm course completion
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Sample sections from training module
My Process
ADDIE Framework
Analysis
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Met with company SME and toured warehouse
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Identified key content gaps and areas of low engagement
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Reviewed the original 10-page PDF handbook
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Defined learning goals and performance outcomes
Design
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Determined course structure and lesson flow
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Selected interaction types (tabs, knowledge checks, etc.)
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Created a storyboard to map content and engagement points
Development
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Built the course in Rise 360
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Incorporated visuals, animations, and interactive elements
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Developed knowledge checks aligned to key policies
Implementation
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Prepared course for onboarding delivery
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Ensured accessibility across devices
Evaluation
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Considered learner comprehension and completion
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Reflected on opportunities for future improvement
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